Horizontal Air Flow Cabinet Ovens and Stands for TxDOT Paris District Headquarters

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation number 601310000096175 for the Paris District Headquarters, seeking to procure two horizontal air flow cabinet ovens with accompanying stands. The specific equipment must meet precise technical specifications, including a maximum temperature of 350 degrees Fahrenheit, full horizontal air flow, a work room approximately 55 inches wide by 30 inches deep by 60 inches high, and an approximate capacity of 57.3 cubic feet. The ovens must be direct three-phase hard-wired, with a recirculating fan of 1200 CFM, a motor minimum of 0.75 HP, and an electric heat capacity of 12 kW. The procurement requires the ovens to meet multiple safety standards, including NFPA-86, NFPA-70, OSHA & UL 508a standards, and feature specific technical components such as ball bearing hinges, welded steel construction, reinforced doors, and digital temperature controllers. The bid is open from July 24, 2025, with a submission deadline of August 7, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Time, with TxDOT planning to tentatively award the contract on August 8, 2025. Evaluation will be based on best value considerations, including price, installation costs, life cycle costs, quality, reliability, and vendor performance.

The solicitation encourages vendors to be listed on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) and offers an Early Payment Program that provides enhanced invoicing and payment options. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the bid form includes provisions for preferences for Texas-based businesses, products produced in Texas, agricultural products, and goods from service-disabled veterans. The solicitation provides opportunities for vendors to receive preferential treatment if they meet certain criteria, such as using recycled materials or offering energy-efficient products. The procurement contact is Benjamin McIntyre, who can be reached at BENJAMIN.MCINTYRE@txdot.gov or 903-737-9359 for any questions. Vendors must submit pricing on a firm, all-inclusive, fixed price basis, with no price increases allowed during the contract term, and deliveries must be made to 3500 SW Loop 286, Paris, TX 75460, between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Thursday, excluding state and federal holidays. While no specific contract value is listed, the procurement is for two units of specialized laboratory equipment, suggesting a moderate-value contract with potential for future opportunities.